3 The Sycamores Sunderland SR2 7UW

1. 13 Sep 2026

   Received by Sunderland

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Sunderland took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Sunderland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sunderland decided tree works applications in a median of 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Culmore Lodge 9 Victoria Avenue Grangetown Sunderland SR2 9PZ

  23/00273/FUL Submitted 3 Feb 2023 118m away

  Erection of porch to front

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Thornfield Grove Sunderland SR2 7UZ

  22/02096/TPA Submitted 19 Sep 2022 158m away

  Crown reduction by 20% of 2no Sycamore trees

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 4 Thornfield Grove Sunderland SR2 7UZ

  18/01157/TPA Submitted 4 Jul 2018 161m away

  Remove T1 - Norway Maple to ground level as tree has become dangerous due to a previous lightening strike, resulting in limb failure.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Former Garage Former Total UK Limited (S659) Westholme Terrace Sunderland SR2 9QA

  24/01485/DIS Submitted 24 Jul 2024 186m away

  Discharge of condition 5 (pre-commencement: remediation) attached to planning application 23/02154/FUL - Part 3 of 8

  Refused Conditions 5 docs

• Former Garage Former Total UK Limited (S659) Westholme Terrace Sunderland SR2 9QA

  24/01490/DIS Submitted 24 Jul 2024 186m away

  Discharge of condition 11 (during works: unexpected contamination) attached to planning application 23/02154/FUL - Part 8 of 8

  Refused Conditions 7 docs

• Former Garage Former Total UK Limited (S659) Westholme Terrace Sunderland SR2 9QA

  24/01488/DIS Submitted 24 Jul 2024 186m away

  Discharge of condition 8 (above damp-proof: sound insulation) attached to planning application 23/02154/FUL - Part 6 of 8

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 26/01618/TPA Granted

  Willow Dykes Dairy Lane Houghton-le-Spring DH4 5PS

  T20 Horse Chestnut - Trim back overhang from neighbours garden by 3m , removal of low lying branches.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01932/TPA Awaiting decision

  97 Nursery Road Sunderland SR3 1NU

  Works to tree(s) - T1 (Beech) - Crown reduce/reshape by 4-5m and crown lift to 5m

  8 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01903/TPA Awaiting decision

  24 The Farthings Usworth Washington NE37 1PG

  Sycamore Tree - remove limbs overhanging into neighbouring garden.

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01331/TPA Granted

  9 Longlands Drive Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8LR

  Crown lift Lime trees 1 - 4 to 4.5m and prune to clear the property giving a gap of 3m.

  17 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/01773/TPA Awaiting decision

  Glenton 4 Rainton Grove Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8JT

  T41 Beech - 6 foot reduction and thinning by approx 20%, remove overcrowded and crossing branches T42 Weeping Willow - 6 foot reduction and thinning by approx 20%, remove overcrowded and crossing branches

  14 Aug 2026 Trees